- Where
- Saint Luke's Hospital | 4401 Wornall Rd | Kansas City | MO
- Level
- Mid
Job Description
🩺 Medical Assistant – Hepatology
📍 Plaza Location
Join our Hepatology team and play an important role in supporting patients with complex liver conditions while working alongside a collaborative group of providers and healthcare professionals.
What You'll Do
✅ Patient Care
Room patients and obtain vital signs, height, weight, pain assessments, and medical histories
Review medication lists, allergies, and health information for accuracy
Prepare patients for examinations, procedures, and provider visits
Assist providers during examinations and minor procedures as needed
Perform injections and other approved clinical tasks within scope of practice
✅ Hepatology-Specific Responsibilities
Support care coordination for patients with: Cirrhosis Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH) Liver cancer (HCC) Autoimmune liver diseases
Coordinate imaging appointments including ultrasound, FibroScan®, CT, and MRI
Facilitate referrals to transplant centers, gastroenterology, oncology, nutrition, and other specialties
Obtain prior authorizations for specialty medications and treatments
Communicate provider instructions regarding laboratory work and follow-up care
✅ Administrative Responsibilities
Schedule appointments, procedures, and diagnostic testing
Manage patient phone calls, portal messages, and follow-up communications
Maintain accurate electronic medical records (EMR)
Enter orders, referrals, and medication refill requests according to clinic protocols
Schedule & Work-Life Balance
🕒 Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
🎉 No Weekends
🎉 No Holidays
🎉 No Call Requirements
If you're a compassionate, detail-oriented Medical Assistant who enjoys building relationships with patients and supporting specialized care, we'd love to hear from you! 💙
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
1 year
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
Job Details
Full Time
Day (United States of America)